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M.C. Latin America

Multi-Country: Latin America

Fall 1 2008 (Aug 25, 2008 to Dec 13, 2008)

Catalog Code: IMCF2108

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  • This is a tentative itinerary and may change after the group flight is purchased. All students are required to take all group flights included in the program. Do not purchase your flight into Houston until you receive an e-mail confirmation from ISA.
Travel
Depart US. You should be at the Houston airport at least 3 hours prior to the group flight. Arrive in Mexico City. Check into hotel.
Mon. 08/25 08:45 PM - Mon. 08/25 11:00 PM
Excursion
Tour of Mexico City.
Tue. 08/26
Excursion
Visit Teotihuacán and depart for Guanajuato. Arrive in the afternoon and meet host family.
Wed. 08/27
Orientation
Orientation and city tour of Guanajuato.
Thu. 08/28 - Fri. 08/29
Free Time
Cultural Activities: Tour the Museo de las Momias, Templo de la Valenciana, Bocamina, and Museo de la Inquisición.
Sat. 08/30 09:15 AM - Sat. 08/30 12:15 PM
Excursion
Optional excursion to a soccer game in León.
Sun. 08/31 10:30 AM - Sun. 08/31 03:00 PM
Classes
Regular class schedule at the University of Guanajuato.
Mon. 09/01 - Fri. 10/03
Excursion
Included excursion to San Miguel de Allende and thermal baths "Escondido".
Sat. 09/06 09:30 AM - Sat. 09/06 06:00 PM
Excursion
Excursion to La Bufa.
Sun. 09/21 08:00 AM - Sun. 09/21 02:00 PM
Travel
Depart Guanajuato. Arrive in Lima, Peru.
Sat. 10/04 06:30 AM - Sat. 10/04 07:00 PM
Orientation
Free time with host family during the day. Evening City Tour by bus.
Sun. 10/05
Classes
Regular class schedule at the University of the Pacific.
Sun. 10/05 - Thu. 11/06
Classes
Orientation at university and start of classes.
Mon. 10/06
Free Time
University of the Pacific and ISA closed in observance of Peruvian Holiday - Battle of Angamos.
Wed. 10/08
Free Time
Free weekend.
Sat. 10/11 - Sun. 10/12
Excursion
Optional excursion Cusco and Machu Picchu.
Thu. 10/16 - Sun. 10/19
Excursion
Free weekend.
Sat. 10/25 - Sun. 10/26
Excursion
Included excursion to Ica, the Nazca Lines, and Paracas.
Fri. 10/31 - Sun. 11/02
Classes
Last day of class and goodbye party.
Thu. 11/06
Travel
Depart Lima. Arrive in Buenos Aires.
Fri. 11/07 09:45 PM - Sat. 11/08 04:45 AM
Orientation
Orientation and city tour in Buenos Aires.
Sun. 11/09 - Fri. 11/09
Classes
Regular class schedule begins at the University of Belgrano.
Mon. 11/10 - Thu. 12/11
Excursion
Optional excursion to Iguazú Falls.
Thu. 11/13 - Sun. 11/16
Excursion
Included excursion to El Tigre.
Sat. 11/22
Excursion
Included excursion to Colonia, Uruguay.
Sat. 11/29
Almuerzo de Despedida
Fri. 12/12 01:00 PM - Fri. 12/12
Travel
Return to US (fly from Buenos Aires to Houston).
Sat. 12/13
Holidays
Holiday
Día de la Independencia (México)
Mon. 09/15 - Tue. 09/16
Holiday
Aniversario de la Alhóndiga de Granaditas (México)
Sun. 09/28
Holiday
Battle of Angamos (Perú)
Wed. 10/08
Holiday
All Saints' Day (Perú)
Sat. 11/01
Holiday
Immaculate Conception (Argentina)
Mon. 12/08
  • Class times will be determined after arrival to the program site.
  • All events and dates are not finalized and are subject to change without notice.